2-2 . Charging
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WARNING
●Do not touch the terminals of the DC charging connector or inlet with metallic sharp tips ( wires and needles ), or allow a
short circuit to occur with foreign objects .
●Do not insert anything other than the DC charging connector
into the DC charging inlet .
●Check that the DC charging cable is not coiled up or pinned
underneath heavy objects .
●Be sure the DC charging inlet makes direct contact with the DC charging connector . Do not connect conversion adapters , extension cords , etc ., between the DC charging connector and DC charging inlet .
●When DC charging is interrupted , follow the handling procedures of the DC charger . Immediately stop the DC charging when there is an outbreak of heat , smoke , strange noises or smells , etc ., during charging .
●Check that the DC charging connector and DC charging inlet
do not have foreign objects or snow or ice attached to it . If anything is attached to the inlet , be
sure to completely remove the material before connecting the DC charging connector .
●Do not charge the vehicle when there is a possibility of lightning . If you notice lightning while charging the vehicle , do not touch the vehicle and the DC charging cable .
●Do not get the DC charging inlet terminals wet .
●Close the hood when using DC charging . The cooling fan may suddenly start to run . Keep hands and clothing ( especially a tie , a scarf or a muffler ) away from the fan . Failure to do so may cause the hands or clothing to be caught , resulting in
serious injury .
■ When connecting the DC charging connector
●Follow the handling procedures of the DC charger to connect the DC charging connector . If
the connector is not connected properly , the system cannot recognize the connection , and it
may be possible to start the EV system .
After charging is completed , make sure to remove the DC charging connector from the DC charging inlet before starting the EV system .
If the vehicle is started off with the connector still connected , it could lead to an accident , possibly resulting in death or serious injury .
●Do not remove the DC charging connector from the DC charging
inlet during DC charging . After operating the DC charger to stop charging , remove the DC
charging connector from the DC charging inlet .
NOTICE
■ When using DC charging
Make sure to follow the handling procedures of the DC charger . If the procedures are not followed properly , the vehicle and the DC charger may be damaged .
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Electric Vehicle system